Coinford Ltd
Groundworker (Pipelayer)
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Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Groundworker Handyman (Topman) to join our groundwork teams on sites across Sittingbourne. You will play a crucial role on site, working from ground level to support machine operators and bottom men, assisting with general groundworks, site upkeep, basic drainage, and finishing works, while ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as Topman: guiding machine operators, monitoring open excavations, and passing materials safely to pipelayers/groundworkers in trenches
- Carrying out general groundworks, including shallow drainage, kerbing, edging, slabbing, and concrete prep work
- Assisting with hand digging, trench support/shoring set up, and clearing spoil around excavation areas
- Performing general site handyman and maintenance duties to keep the site safe, operational, and tidy
- Working closely with excavator/dumper operators, pipelayers, and site management
- Assisting with setting out basic levels and operating laser equipment where required
- Safe handling, unloading, and distribution of site materials
- Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times, particularly around heavy machinery and deep excavations
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Requirements
- CSCS Card (Skilled Worker Blue Card or Green CSCS Card depending on experience - essential)
- Proven experience as a Groundworker / Topman in civil engineering or residential groundworks
- Confined Spaces Ticket
- Strong awareness of site health & safety, specifically working around moving plant and excavations
- Practical handyman skills with a versatile, hands-on approach to daily site tasks
- Reliable, punctual, proactive, and able to work well within a busy team
- Right to work in the UK
DESIRABLE
- CPCS / NPORS Plant Marshal / Vehicle Controller / Slinger Signaller ticket*
- Confined Spaces Ticket
- Dumper / Roller / Excavator tickets
- Experience assisting deep drainage and pipelaying teams
- Experience using laser levels
- First Aid at Work certificate
- 3-5+ years of general groundwork or topman experience
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Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch. We are happy to guide you through the transfer process.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay that rewards your experience and skill
- Ongoing and future project opportunities with a respected contractor
- Training and development tailored to your role and site requirements
- Long-term career growth within a dynamic, high-performing team
- Work on high-quality projects where your hard work is valued and recognised
How To Apply
Send your CV and cards to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084 or Ben Firth, Labour Manager - 07584 362224, quoting: "Groundworker Handyman (Topman) - Sittingbourne"
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